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I'm a mid-level manager who was tasked with overseeing the integration of an AI-powered automation system. I pushed back hard and managed to get a budget for a reskilling program for the employees whose roles were affected. It wasn't easy, but it's possible to adopt new tech without discarding your people. Here's a breakdown of the steps I took and the arguments I made.

Just got out of a meeting where half the customer support department was laid off. The reason given was 'leveraging AI for increased efficiency'. The reality is our company just posted record profits. It feels like AI is becoming a convenient excuse to cut costs at the expense of loyal employees. It's dehumanizing.

I've been a professional graphic designer for over 10 years. Last week, my entire team was let go and replaced by a new subscription to an AI image generation service. I'm feeling lost and unsure of how to adapt my skills to this new reality. Has anyone else gone through this? What are the next steps for creatives in a world with generative AI?

While the layoffs are scary, I can't help but feel a little optimistic. The industrial revolution got rid of weavers but created mechanics and factory managers. What new roles will AI create? Prompt engineering is just the beginning. Maybe we'll see 'AI ethicists', 'algorithm trainers', or 'human-AI collaboration specialists'. What are your thoughts?